by Alanna MarshallBuzzFeedBuzzFeed StaffI'm the SEO Resident here at BuzzFeed, and I cover everything from trending pop culture and celebrity news to evergreen entertainment and lifestyle topics. Inspired by the Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute's spring 2026 exhibition, Costume Art, this year's fundraising gala dress code is "Fashion Is Art." Not only does the 2026 Met Gala mark Beyoncé's first appearance at the event in a decade, but the red carpet theme means we're in for a wild ride as celebrities are invited to use their bodies as a canvas (both literally and figuratively).